WALES are without Alun Wyn Jones as they attempt to defend their Six Nations title.
The Dragons bounced back from a hammering in Ireland on opening weekend and to edge out Scotland on matchday two.
But now they face the one they want to win more than any other – England at Twickenham.
And they will have to do it without their captain.
Why isn't Alun Wyn Jones playing for Wales in the Six Nations?
Alun Wyn Jones will not play in the Six Nations after suffering a shoulder injury in the Autumn Internationals against New Zealand.
Dan Biggar will step in to captain the Dragons throughout the 2022 campaign.
What is the latest update on Alun Wyn Jones' injury and when will he return?
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac made a statement on Alun Wyn Jones' injury in November, but has not spoken about it since.
Then, he said: "I don't think he'll be available for the Six Nations.
"You learn a lot about the worth of people when they're not there. I think a lot of people take Alun Wyn for granted – he's always been there and got seniority.
"That leadership is really important. The essence is on others to step up and take that role on."
Pivac added that he did not think the injury would force the lock, 36, to retire.
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He commented: "The intention is always to see if Al can get to the World Cup. I think it's a realistic goal personally.
"You've just got to see him in training and when he's playing, the efforts he puts in.
"I don't see anything going anywhere near backwards in terms of his performances.
"A bit of time off, we spoke about this before Al left camp. It's not ideal for him.
"We're all looking forward to him playing 150 Test matches for Wales, but that is still a goal and I'm sure he'll get there."
Pivac added that he expected Alun Wyn Jones to be back playing for Ospreys before the end of the season.
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